A Texas-size “THANK YOU” goes to the sponsors of our 4th annual Member Roundup at Eddie Deen’s Ranch Oct 20. The generous event sponsors were SNB Bank of Dallas and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. DCMS Circle of Friends sponsors were TMA Insurance Trust, Texas Medical Liability Trust, Hostnet Inc, Capital One Bank NA, The Reynolds Company, Discover Network, American Express, Advantage Administration Inc, Lone Star MSO, and Care Now. These companies are great supporters of organized medicine in Dallas and made possible a wonderful evening of family fun.

Member Roundup gives the DCMS leadership and members the opportunity to meet and greet the newest members of DCMS and physicians who haven’t yet joined. We host the event with the DCMS Alliance and TMA. The food was fabulous, the dogs Skidboot and Bois D’Arc were truly amazing, along with their horse companion Cheyenne and human companion David Hartwig. Kids and adults alike enjoyed the caricature and balloon artists. The Riverboat Gambling Magician amazed the group with his sleight-of-hand tricks. Our sponsors also gave away goodie bags and provided door prizes. The sponsors, physicians, and their families enjoyed themselves. Thanks for your participation in this event!

Dues Renewal . . .
If you haven’t paid your 2006 membership dues, you’ll get a reminder in the mail in December. Jan 1 is the due date. If you have questions about your statement or would like to pay via credit card over the phone, call the membership department at 214-948-3622.

Remember that DCMS is the only local resource that binds you to the big picture of the practice of medicine. TMA is that voice statewide. The 80th session of the Texas Legislature begins in January, and you’ll want to have your voice represented. When it comes to legislation that affects how you practice medicine, one voice by itself may not be heard. Corporately, the voices of our physicians are significant because of your support and participation in organized medicine.